Total births
277
Girls' name · since 1976
Takeia
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 277 babies named Takeia, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 277
- total births
- 1976–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Takeia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 277 recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takeia has been recorded 277 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2004.
- 277 total births
- 1976–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
277 girls have been named Takeia since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 277
- total births
- 1976–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Takeia was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
17 babies were named Takeia in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Takeia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takeia's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takeia at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Takeia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2004
- Peak year (1982)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Takeia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Takeia's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Takeia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 40
1970s
40 births
- 1980s
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
99 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 128 births (46% of all-time use).
Takeia by state
Where Takeia concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 1.8% |
Florida share of Takeia's total US births 1.8%
5 of 277 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takeia? ▼
277 babies have been named Takeia since 1976. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1982 with 17 births.
When was Takeia most popular? ▼
Takeia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Takeia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takeia are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Takeia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takeia since 1976 -- 29 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Takeia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takisha, Takiyah, Takia, Takara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Takeia's data
- Takeia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (128 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Takeias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Takeia
Nearby Names Like Takeia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takeia
Takisha Girl
2,058 births
Takiyah Girl
#13824 1,973 births
Takia Girl
1,962 births
Takara Girl
#10486 1,471 births
Takeisha Girl
1,050 births
Compare Takeia side by side: Takeia vs Takisha Takeia vs Takiyah Takeia vs Takia
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takeia: Baby Name Since 1976 - 277 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takeia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Takeia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.